The Most Noble Order of the Garter

An early, embroidered Breast Star, 125×104 mm. The rays of silver wire and sequines, the centre with thin, red woollen cross within thick silver embroidery, the outer circlet made as a tied garter with the Order`s motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” on soft, blue velvet ground, the reverse with original paper backing. A very fine and very early star, from the late XVIII – early XIX Century, extremely fine condition, compared to its age. II RR!